| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $20.45 | 11.802% | $22.8635 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 9.574% | $187.1195 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.59 | 4.328% | $231.1804 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.66 | 11.638% | $54.3231 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.40 | 9.771% | $35.5658 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.44 | 13.263% | $178.3213 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.53 | 5.572% | $169.4747 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.84 | $878.8483 | $878.84 | $878.75 | $878.90 | |